(870) 483-6313 (870) 483-6311

Rudy Alford Ray, Sr.
February 21, 1948 - February 5, 2014

Mr. Rudy Alford Ray, Sr., of Trumann died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 15 days. He was born Saturday, February 21, 1948 in Knobel, Ark. and had lived in Trumann since 1965 and was formerly of Corning. Mr. Ray was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr., and Imogene Barnett Ray. He is survived by his wife Melissa Mixon Ray of the home; one son, Rudy Ray, Jr., of Trumann; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Ray and Kaylee Ray both of Trumann; three sisters, Jane Ray Humes of Trumann, Marcella Ray Boswell of Trumann and Janet (Wayne) Schmidt of Benton, Ark., two brothers, Frank Ray Jr., of Trumann and Ben Ray of Trumann; Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Murry Ray officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Heights Cemetery in Rector, Ark. Pallbearers will be Donald Pratt, Jim Furnish, Tom Ray, Bill Cossey, Trace Cossey and Vern Ray. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online register book can be signed www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

 Print Obituary

Service details

 Print Guestbook
  1. Renee Smith, Truman, Ar says

    I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.

  2. Elizabeth Ray, Trumann Ar says

    Daddy we miss and love you so much love always your daughter Elizabeth Ann Ray

  3. BL , says

    I am so sorry for your loss. Death is such a difficult time. Job 14:14,15 says "God has a longing to resurrect our dear loved ones."

  4. melissa ray, trumann ark 72472 says

    Rudy baby I am going to miss you so much may you rest in peace me and your babys will miss you so much I love you till we meet again and like I said when we got married I will love you and it will never end I love you rudy ray sr always and forever and eternity

  5. Linda Lively West, Memphis,Tenn says

    I am very sorry to hear about Rudys death.He was a very nice person and a very good mechanic always helping others at time of need.He is now in Hevan with the Angels and taken care of.Bless him and his family=may God Bless..

  6. sandra ross, trumann,ar says

  7. patricia flemon, Trumann, Arkansas says

    So sorry for your lost. Know he will be miss. May God give your peace and comfort. Sincerely yours, Pat Flemon

  8. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says

    Dear Jane,Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Kenny White & Family

Sign Guest Book